- An organization for the entire Life Science community in THE IDEA

There have always been links between the pharma- ceutical industries in the southern parts of Sweden and the eastern parts of . However, it was one single piece of infrastructure, the bridge, which made it possible to fully integrate the two separate geographies and scientific communities into one life science eco-system with one regional life science labour market. Consequently, the original idea of a truly integrated Danish-Swedish life science clus- ter was born and the actual construction began based on the three pillars; the existence of a strong academic tradition and well-established scientific strongholds, an innovative hospital sector and a suc- cessful private life science industry on the Swedish as well as the Danish side. The general ambition was to strengthen collaboration internally in order to compete globally and to create critical mass. Today, Medicon Valley has become the leading life science cluster of the Nordics, while Medicon Valley Alliance functions as a member-driven cluster organization in Greater , bringing various stake- holders together to realize the true potential of the binational Danish-Swedish life science cluster.

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In order to position Medicon Valley as a life science cluster with the potential to become the leading life science cluster in Northern Europe, we must make sure that the cluster works and acts as an integrated whole that is greater than the sum of its parts. Medicon Valley Alliance is the organization that is dedicated to make that happen. The professional life science market, the meetings, places and contacts that we create with our events and networks add professional and personal value to our members and their employees. Business deals, knowledge- sharing, partnerships and innovative new R&D based companies are some of the results that have come about by bringing Medi- con Valley life science professionals together over the years.

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WORKING TOGETHER

Medicon Valley Alliance is the only bi-national investors, businesses and life science talents to the Danish-Swedish life science organization that actively region by highlighting scientific strongholds and busi- works to gather stakeholders in Danish and Swedish ness opportunities. life science. Medicon Valley Alliance therefore works as a platform for strategic partnerships and allian- As a member-based organization, working together ces between universities, science parks, incubators, with our members and promoting their agendas is our investors, hospitals and biotech-, medtech- and the highest priority. Medicon Valley Alliance´s activities pharmaceutical industry within the region. Our events are decided by the board consisting of permanent re- and networks are important tools to stimulate new presentatives from the , the cross-border collaborations focused on creating value Technical University of Denmark (DTU), Lund University, for the whole triple helix structure in the cluster. Novo Nordisk, Lundbeck, LEO Pharma, Region Skåne, Region Zealand, the Capital Region of Denmark and Medicon Valley Alliance always seeks to establish part- elected representatives from the other member com- nerships and alliances with other relevant players panies. on a regional and national level in order to meet the strategic challenges that the region must address to preserve its attractiveness and competitiveness. Together we can attract international conferences,

5 THE EVENTS

Medicon Valley Alliance is also an event organization. tutions, who want to showcase their expertise, their We create value for our members by initiating events new technology or any other service that adds value for life science professionals that are based on our to the regional life science eco-system. Learn more members´ needs and expertise, as well as existing about how you can benefit from these event concepts and potential strongholds that have been identified by at http://mva.org/events/, where you will also find an Medicon Valley. As a rule, all members of Medicon Valley updated event calendar. Alliance have free access to all our events. In addition, we often negotiate substantial registration discounts Medicon Valley Alliance also works to promote and for our members when we promote external events. attract external conferences and seminars. Because of our large member and contact database, Medicon The Annual Meeting is our agenda-setting flagship Valley Alliance is a preferred partner for several ex- event, where we present the annual “State of Medicon ternal conference organizers. Consequently, we are Valley analysis” and initiate a general discussion about often able to negotiate registrations discounts for drivers and barriers, opportunities and threats to our our members in exchange for promoting specific life ambition to make Medicon Valley the most competitive science conferences and events. As a member, we will and vital life science cluster in Northern Europe. Scien- also help promote your event to the life science eco- tific conferences are one of the tools we use to empha- system free of charge. size and highlight scientific strongholds or challenges. The MVA Microbiome Summit 2017 is one such example. Good Morning Meetings & Boost Seminars constitute the event platform we offer to all companies and insti- THE NETWORKS

The Medicon Valley Alliance not only provides its mem- Nils Brünner, University of Copenhagen, and prof. Carl bers with the opportunity to attend numerous annual Borrebaeck, Lund University, has already attracted events free of charge, but also offers that they can a lot of interest, participants and prominent guest become part of specific regional life science networks speakers. Learn more about the network, network – and suggests new ones! Medicon Valley Alliance Exe- participants, network agendas and upcoming events at cutive Club is one such network. The main objective with http://mva.org/networks/mva-oncology-network/ the Medicon Valley Alliance Executive Club is to provide a relevant and informal setting for networking among Medicon Valley Alliance is currently planning to initi- Medicon Valley executives. The network is by invitation ate several other open networks. If you have specific only, but each member can have a minimum of one top suggestions or want to help drive and facilitate a life management employee registered on the guest list for science network within the Medicon Valley Alliance the two annual Medicon Valley Alliance Executive Club framework, do not hesitate to contact us. dinner or breakfast meetings. Learn more about the Executive Club and how to join at http://mva.org/net- works/mediconvalley-alliance-executive-club/

The Medicon Valley Alliance Oncology Network is another kind of network open for anyone with an interest in oncology-related research, product development and commercialization. The Medicon Valley Alliance Oncology Network initiated in 2016 together with prof.

7 GET INFLUENCE

As a member of Medicon Valley Alliance, you can exert an influence on which agendas and activities Medicon Valley Alliance should focus. Strategic decisions are decided by the board, and new board members are elected at the annual general assembly each spring. If you have a certain issue where you want to take the lead, gather a group of likeminded life science professionals to initiate a network or set up an event, Medicon Valley Alliance is always open for suggestions for new activities and events. The Medi- con Valley Alliance Oncology Network and the Microbiome Summit are both examples of member-driven initiatives. WE ANALYZE AND PRESENT THE FACTS

What are the current trends and tendencies? Where do we excel and where is there room for improvement? Who needs to do what, and when and how should they do it, if the Medicon Valley cluster is to prosper and advance from being the life science cluster in the Nordic countries to become a serious contender for the title as the most competitive and vital life science cluster in Northern Europe? These are some of the questions we try to answer.

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Medicon Valley Alliance is a non-profit Danish-Swedish Valley – ranging from small and medium-sized compa- networking organization for the entire life science nies to major global enterprises. International clusters, community in Greater Copenhagen. We strongly be- companies, and other relevant organizations outside lieve in the potential of Medicon Valley. By providing Medicon Valley can also join if they share our vision, networks, events, facts & figures, showcasing regional want to engage with Medicon Valley life science stake- success stories and potential, as well as by advocating holders or are looking for a gateway to life science in the bi-national Medicon Valley perspective, we contri- the Nordic countries. bute to the positioning of Medicon Valley as the most competitive and vital life science cluster in northern Chairman of the board of Medicon Valley Alliance since Europe. 2015 is Søren Bregenholt, Corporate Vice President, and Head of External Innovation and Stakeholder Rela- If your company, institution or organization wants to tions, Novo Nordisk. take part in order to help us build market and meet- ing places, and benefit from being part of a vital life Learn more about our regulations, member fee and how science ecosystem, you are welcome to join. The cur- to join on www.mva.org/membership rent 240 + members of Medicon Valley Alliance include university faculties, biotech, pharma and medtech com- panies, CROs, CMOs, science parks, investors, business service providers and other organizations in Medicon

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